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This information was taken from Southeast Missouri State University Undergraduate Bulletin 1999-2000.

CH 180. Chemistry in our World. The principles governing the systematic behavior of matter, with applications to life and living. One may not receive credit for both CH 180 and CH 181. Two lectures and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: MA 090 or equivalent; completion of high school chemistry is recommended. (University Studies course) (3)

CH 181/001/081. Basic Principles of Chemistry. A one semester survey of the fundamental principles and systematic behavior of matter. Three lecture hours (CH 181), one recitation hour (CH 001), two lab hours (CH 081) must be taken concurrently. One may not receive credit for both CH 181 and CH 185. Pre or corequisite: MA 090 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (5)

CH 185/005/085. General Chemistry I. A study of atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties of matter and chemical reactions. Initial course in general chemistry sequence. Three lecture hours (CH 185), one recitation hour (CH 005), two lab hours (CH 085) must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite: MA 095 or equivalent. (University Studies course) (5)

CH 186. General Chemistry II. A continuation of General Chemistry I (CH 185). This is a core course for major and minor programs in chemistry. Three lecture hours. Prerequisite: a grade of 'C' in CH 185/005/085 or 'B' in CH 181/001/081. (3)

CH 187. Qualitative Analysis. A systematic analysis of inorganic materials, supplemented by experiments relevant to topics covered in CH 185 and CH 186. Two 2-hour labs. Pre or corequisite: CH 186. (2)

CH 234. Organic and Biological Chemistry. A survey designed for non-chemistry majors or minors covering basic organic chemistry and biochemistry. Two lectures and a two-hour lab Spring only. Prerequisite: CH 180 or CH 181/081/001. (3)

CH 271. Quantitative Analysis. Theory and techniques of analytical chemistry. Two lectures and a four-hour lab. Fall only. Prerequisites: CH 186; CH 187. (4)

CH307. Chemical Literature. A study of the sources of chemical literature and their indices, with emphasis on using computer technologies to access information. Spring only. Prerequisites: CH 271; CH 340 or CH 341. (1)

CH 310. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. A one semester survey of the basic concepts of physical chemistry and their application to understanding chemical and physical phenomena. Three lecture plus four lab hours. Credit may not be received for both CH 310 and CH 311. Fall only. Prerequisites: MA 139; CH 271; PH 121/021 or PH 230/030. (5)

CH 311. Physical Chemistry I. A systematic study of the gaseous state, thermodynamics and thermochemistry, non-electrolyte solutions, and electrolyte solutions. Four lecture hours. Fall only. Prerequisites: CH 271; PH 121/021 or PH 231/031.Pre or Corequisite: MA 240. (4)

CH 312. Physical Chemistry II. A systematic study of quantum mechanics, group theory, chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics. Three lecture hours. Spring only. Prerequisite: CH 311. (3)

CH 313. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Experimental application of principles of physical chemistry in calorimetry, electrochemistry, molecular spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, and study of gases and liquids. Six lab hours. spring only. Pre- or corequisite: CH 312. (3)

CH 340. Essentials of Organic Chemistry. Fundamentals of aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry for those electing a one-semester organic chemistry course. Four lecture plus two lab hours. Credit may not be received for both CH 340 and CH 341. Spring only. Prerequisite: CH 186 or consent of instructor. (5)

CH 341. Organic Chemistry I. Basic principles with emphasis on aliphatic compounds. Discussion of functional group reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopy is begun. Three lecture hours. Fall only. Prerequisite: CH 186 with a grade of 'C' or consent of instructor. (3)

CH 342. Organic Chemistry Lab I. Acquaints students with basic laboratory alkanes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and alkenes. Four lab hours. Fall only. Pre or corequisite: CH 341 (2)

CH 343. Organic Chemistry II. Discussion of functional group reactions and mechanisms is continued. Increased emphasis is given to organic synthesis. Biomolecules are introduced. Three lecture hours. Spring only. Prerequisite: CH 341 or CH 340 with consent of instructor. Pre- or corequisite: CH 342. (3)

CH 344. Organic Chemistry Lab II. Students will perform selected organic syntheses and develop skills in semi-micro qualitative organic chemistry. Four lab hours. Spring only. Pre- or corequisites: CH 343 or consent of instructor. (2)

CH 350. Environmental Chemistry. A study of the sources, reactions, transport, and fate of chemical entities in the air, water, and soil environment as well as their effects on human health and the environment. Three lecture hours. Spring only. May be taken as EV 350. Prerequisites: CH 234 or CH 340 orCH343 or consent of instructor. (3)

CH 391-399. Undergraduate Research. Original research for students with demonstrated superior ability. On demand. Pre- or corequisites: CH 307; consent of department. (1-9)

CH 400. Special Topics in Chemistry. Special topics in chemistry unavailable in the department curriculum such as nuclear chemistry, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry, and surface chemistry. On demand. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (1)

CH 401-403. Independent Study in Chemistry. Directed individual study of problems in chemistry. On demand. Prerequisite: departmental approval of study plan and compliance with university guidelines for independent studies. (1-3)

CH 498. Professional Presentation in Chemistry. Students presentation of work done as part of experiential learning activities. Pass/fail. Prerequisite: UI443. (3)

CH 531. Biochemistry I. Structure and function of amino acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. Generation and utilization of energy. Three lecture hours. Fall only. May be taken as UI 331. Prerequisite: CH 340 or CH 343. (3)

CH 532. Biochemistry II. Metabolism and biosynthesis of amino acids, lipids, and nucleic acids. Transmission and expression of genetic information. Two lecture hours. Spring only. Prerequisite: CH 531 or UI 331. (2)

CH 533. Biochemistry Laboratory. Laboratory course dealing with selected biochemical techniques. Major areas of study include amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Four hour laboratory. Fall only. Pre or corequisite: CH 531 or UI331. (2)

CH 545. Organic Preparations and Characterizations. Preparation and characterization of organic compounds, including formulation of an organic reaction sequence, developing experimental procedures, and characterizing intermediates and products. One lecture and four lab hours. Fall only. Prerequisites: CH307; CH344; or consent of instructor (3).

CH 547. Advanced NMR Techniques. Advance NMR techniques applied to structure determination. Course will provide hands-on training and theoretical background of various NMR techniques. Four lab hours. Spring only. Prerequisite: CH344 or consent of instructor (2)

CH 563. Inorganic Chemistry. A course dealing with theoretical and descriptive inorganic and organo-metallic chemistry. Includes an introduction to inorganic synthesis and characterization. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Spring only. Pre- or corequisite: CH 312 or consent of instructor. (4)

CH 565 Inorganic Preparations. Acquaints students with advanced techniques of inorganic synthesis. On demand. Prerequisite: CH 563 (2)

CH 572. Environmental Estuarine Chemistry. Offered summer only at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Department advisors have additional details. (4)

CH 575. Chemical Instrumentation. The theory and practice of modern instrumental methods of analysis: molecular and atomic spectroscopy, electrochemical techniques, and separation science. Two lecture and four lab hours. Spring only. Pre or corequisites: CH 312 or consent of instructor. (4)

UI 331. Biochemistry I. Fall only. (3)

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